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Teaching teachers their important role in the health of our kids

Nutrition Education for Teachers This program is needed.  My daughter’s teacher this year tells her kids her favorite treat is milky way candy bars and she likes to eat them every week.   The other two...

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I did my part.

I gave the Food Services Director of my children’s school the information she needs to apply for a grant to be chosen for an opportunity to have a FREE salad bar put into our school.  I hope she fills...

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Roasting Pumpkin Seeds

When you’re carving out your inner jack-o-lantern… …don’t forget to roast the seeds! Separate seeds from pulp.  Rinse. Dry well (so they crisp up nice in the oven.)  Toss with olive oil (about 2 Tbls...

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Have you been Boo’d?

Some neighbors take turns “boo-ing” another neighbor.  It’s the highest form of a compliment, lol.  You WANT to get boo’d.  It’s like ding-dong ditch, where you ring their doorbell and then take off...

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Valentine Etiquette

I looked the other way in December.  I gave you a quiet January.  You’re welcome So, time to get real.  Let’s talk Valentine’s Day.  I want to make sure your  sugar war armor fits, so you are prepared...

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My Food Education Goals for 2013

I hope you all enjoyed a peaceful January. In 2013, my goal in supporting the food revolution will be to share ideas as to how to celebrate holidays, seasons, parties and other big events in a fun and...

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French Kids Eat Everything- EXCEPT SNACKS!

Bonjour mon ami! I’ve wanted this book for a long time.  I ordered it from the bookstore and treated myself to its purchase for my birthday. Here are the basic French Food Rules… #1  You (the...

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Biking Through Candyland

Not a bike lesson, but a lesson in my neighborhood’s after school snacks. I got a new bike for my birthday, a cruiser. As I was dreaming about adding a front basket for my fresh produce and long...

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Take Steps (No Matter How Small) to Change the Food Culture at Your School

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or in our case… organic lemon granita. I needed to pack a snack for my child to eat during school hours.  I understand, a toothless student can only have...

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US Schools Getting a Snack Food Makeover

If the US government were the fashion police, the only makeover attempt for improving the school food culture, for my family, would be a new shade of lipstick. Let me explain. I am very thankful and...

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Sugar Free Camping Minus One Marshmallow

My resolution this year was to celebrate holidays and parties with lots of fun, without using sugar as a crutch. This party challenge was a fun one! We decided on a camping sleepover in the backyard...

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Celebrating Earth Day… with chocolate!

EARTH DAY IS MONDAY, APRIL 22ND….make some plans!  Plant some seeds, buy some flowers or host a dinner party using all fresh, whole foods.  I’ll be celebrating by hosting a kids cooking event at Whole...

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My Interview By Jamie Oliver’s Team

Sometimes, you’re in the right place at the right time.   This, is one of those times. Jamie Oliver’s best friends and colleagues found themselves in lovely Arizona, and wanted to interview a Food...

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Ever Wished Chocolate Grew On Trees?

“When i was a little girl, i wished chocolate grew on trees.  When i grew up, i learned it really does.” I’ll give you the recipe for homemade chocolate pudding I made for a group of kids and their...

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!!! 5 Reasons Why I Love Cinco de Mayo !!!

On the 5th day of the 5th month, we celebrate the Mexican army winning a big battle by throwing a fiesta!  Fiesta means party, and that just happens to be my favorite 5 letter word. Here are 5 reasons...

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“Kid’s Veggie Risotto”

After watching the documentary, “Forks Over Knives,” i thought i’d go heavy on the veggies tonight for the kids.  * 2   7oz. boxes of frozen antioxidant Green Giant Veggies, minced (broccoli, carrots,...

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Our Event to Celebrate Food Revolution Day 2013!!!!

As a Scottsdale Ambassador for The Food Revolution Community, I teamed up with Marketing Manager Lisa Wilson of Whole Foods and my local elementary school for our event!  We handed out fresh &...

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Cheap and Easy, Like a Politician…The “Forks Over Knives” Food Plan

They mean surgical knives. The book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller. There’s also a cookbook and two documentaries. I’ve read/watched them all. A doctor’s office, literally two miles away, emailed me...

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Keep Flying Jamie

“When a butterfly flaps its wings in one part of the world, it can cause a hurricane in another part of the world.”            ~  Author Unknown I watched Jamie’s acceptance speech he gave at Harvard...

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Jack Johnson Supports Food Education for Kids

 SINGING MY TUNE “…Maybe we could sleep in I’ll make you banana pancakes Pretend like it’s the weekend…” We all know Hawaiian born and bred singer/songwriter/surfer Jack Johnson supports organic, local...

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